The eagerly awaited ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 is set to enthrall cricket enthusiasts worldwide as its second edition unfolds in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, 2025. A marquee event for emerging cricketing talent, this tournament offers a platform for the brightest young players to shine on the global stage. India, the defending champions, will aim to retain their title, having triumphed in the inaugural edition held in South Africa in 2023.

A total of 16 teams will battle it out in 41 matches over 16 action-packed days, divided into four groups for the opening stage. The stakes are high as the participating nations vie for supremacy and the coveted trophy, cementing their names in the annals of women’s cricket history.

Tournament structure and group allocations

The group stage of the tournament promises intense competition, with t??he teams distributed as follows:

• Group A: India, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and hosts Malaysia
• Group B: England, Ireland, Pakistan, and the USA
• Group C: New Zealand, South Africa, Nigeria, and Samoa
• Group D: Australia, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Scotland

Each group is carefully balanced to foster thrilling contests between emerging cricketing nations and established powerhouses. The tournament format ensures that the top-performing teams progress to the knockout stages,? culminating in a dramatic finale to crown the champ?ions.

Scotland’s campaign: preparations and squad unveiling

As the excitement builds, Scotland has revealed their squad for the tournament, marking their second consecutive appearance at the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. The team’s qualification through regional tournaments reflects their commitment to advancing women’s cricket on the international stage. Their opening match against Australia on January 18 will be a crucial test of their readiness and resolve?.

Ahead of the global event, the Scottish team will embark on a pre-tournament camp in Dubai, which includes rigorous training sessions and warm-up matches. The camp aims to fine-tune their skills and build team synergy before departing for Malaysia on January 11. Scotland’s squad f??eatures a well-rounded mix of seasoned players and promising newcomers. Six players from the inaugural edition r??eturn to provide experience and leadership:

• Molly Barbour-Smith
• Nayma Sheikh
• Niamh Muir
• Emma Walsingham
• Maisie Maceira
• Kirsty McColl

These returning players will be pivotal in guiding the newer talents who br??ing fresh energy and a desire to make their mark.

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Coach Kari Carswell’s optimism and vision

Scotland U-19 Women’s Head Coach Kari Carswell expressed enthusiasm over the squad selectio?n and preparations. Highlighting the support from Heriot-Watt University, Carswell emphasized the importance of partnerships in bolstering women’s cricket.

“We are hugely grateful to Heriot-Watt University for their continued support of Scottish women’s cricket. Their role in aiding both our U-19 and senior women’s teams has been instrumental, and we look forward to connecting with their campus community in Malaysia,” Car?swell stated in a statement release??d by Cricket Scotland

Carswell also reflected on the team’s composition, lauding the blend of experience and emerging talent. “It’s exciting to finally announce our squad, which strikes a good balance between seasoned players and fresh faces. Several players bring experience from the inaugural tournament in South Africa two years ago, while others enter with excellent form from recent domestic performances,” she added.

The head coach further emphasized the well-rounde??d nature of the squad, particularly noting the variety in Scotland’s bowling and batting combinations.

“We’ve got all bases covered, from seam and spin options to reliable top-order batters and impactful lower-order players. This squad is not just about this tournament – it’s about building a pipeline for Scotland’s cricket future, with some players eligible for another U-19 cycle beyond this one,” Carswell concluded.

Scotland’s squad for ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025

A??melie Baldie, Molly Barbour-Smith, Gabriella Fontenla, Lucy Forrester Smith, Pippa Kelly, Maisie?? Maceira, Kirsty McColl, Niamh Muir, Charlotte Nevard, Mollie Parker, Nayma Sheikh, Rosie Speedy, Pippa Sproul, Jenna Stanton, and Emma Walsingham.

Non-Travelling Reserves: Georgia Birkinshaw, Teagan Broughton, Emily Duguid, Rebecca McCrossan, Ruth McKay, and Sa?m Robson.

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The seventeenth match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to be an exciting contest between England Women and Scotland Women at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Scotland, currently at the bottom of Group B, has struggled throughout the tournament, losing all three of their matches, including a heavy 80-run defeat to South Africa Women in their most recent game. This will be Scotland’s final group-stage match.

For England, the stakes are high as they look to secure a spot in the semifinals. England sits in third place in Group B, having won both of their matches so far, with their latest triumph being a convincing 7-wicket victory over South Africa.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: EN-W vs SCO-W

• Date and Time: October 13: 10:00 am GMT / 2:00 pm local/ 3:30 pm IST
• Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium poses a distinct challenge due to its short boundaries and typically slow pitch. The lack of pace can make it difficult for batters to play freely, but the close boundaries often lead to high scores. This combination push??es teams to adopt specific strategies, particularly concerning the toss. Captains who win the toss frequently choose to bowl first, hoping to take advantage of the early conditions.

EN-W vs SCO-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Sarah Bryce
• Batters: Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Priyanaz Chatterji
• All-rounders: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Kathryn Bryce, Saskia Horley, Alice Capsey
• Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Rachel Slater

EN-W vs SCO-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

�?Choice 1: Heather Knight (c), Kathryn Bryce (vc)
�?Choice 2: Sarah Bryce (c), Sarah Glenn (vc)

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EN-W vs SCO-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Charlie Dea??n, Darcey Carter, A?btaha Maqsood, Lauren Bell

EN-W vs SCO-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 13, 2024, 10:00 am GMT):

Squads:

England: Hea?ther Knight (c), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Bess Heath

Scotland: Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce (wk), Lorna Jack-Brown, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Abtaha Maqsood, Saskia Horley, Chloe Abel, Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Darcey Carter, Ailsa Lister, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Katherine Fraser, Olivia Be?ll.

Also R?EAD: Clinical Australia beat Pakistan to register a commanding win in Women’s T20 World Cu?p 2024

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In a one-sided encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, South Africa comprehensively outplayed Scotland in Match 11 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. South Africa’s superior batting and clinical bowling led to an 80-run victory, eliminating Scotland from the tournament. The win, orchestrated by a brilliant all-round performance, was capped by Marizanne Kapp, who was named Player of the Match for her outstanding contribution with the bat.

South Africa sets a competitive total

Winning the toss and electing to bat, South Africa got off to a solid start with openers Laura Wolvaardt and Ta?zmin Brits setting a strong foundation. Wolvaardt was in sublime form, playing a fluent knock of 40 off 27 balls, including five fours and a six. Her opening partner, Tazmin Brits, supported her well with a steady 43 off 35 balls, hitting five fours and a six of her own. The pair put together a valuable 64-run opening stand, putting South Africa in a commanding position early on.

The middle order carried forward the momentum, with Kapp providing the innings’ final flourish. Her powerful 43 off just 24 balls, featuring six fours, was pivotal in pushing South Africa to a competitive total of 166/5 in their 20 overs. Sune Luus (18 not out off 13) ensured that South Africa kept the scoreboard ticking. Anneke Bosch and Chloe Tryon couldn’t make significant contributions, but by then, the foundation was solid enough for South Africa to post a challenging target.

Scotland’s bowling attack tried hard but struggled to contain the powerful South Africa??n ?lineup.

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Scotland batters crumble under pressure

Chasing 167 to stay alive in the tournament, Scotland’s batters faltered under the weight of South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack. None of the Scottish top-order could get going, as wickets tumbled regularly from the outset. Saskia Horley and Sarah Bryce opened the innings but were dismissed cheaply for 6 and 5 runs, respectively. Captain Kathryn Bryce briefly resisted with 7 off 7, but her stay was short-lived.

Ailsa Lister’s 12 off 13, featuring two boundaries, and Katherine Fraser’s fighting 14 off 21 were the only double-digit scores of note for Scotland. The Scotts were eventually bowled out for just 86 in 17.5 overs.

South Africa’s bowlers were clinical, with Nonkululeko Mlaba standing out with figures of 3/12 in her 4 overs. Nadine de Klerk (2/15) and Tryon (2/?22) provided excellent support, while Ayabonga Khaka (1/8) and Luus (1/9) also chipped in with wickets. Kapp may not have taken a wicket, but her tight bowling in the powerplay (0/12 in 2 overs) ensured that Scotland never found any momentum.

With this emphatic win, South Africa Women further solidified their standing in the group, while Scotland’s journey in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 came to a premature end. South Africa’s all-round performance will make them a team to watch as the tournament progresses.

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The eleventh match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 promises an exciting clash between South Africa Women and Scotland Women at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

South Africa will be looking to recover from a setback in their previous game, where they suffered a 7-wicket defeat against England Women. Meanwhile, Scotland are still searching for their first win of the tournament, having lost both of their matches so far, including a 6-wicket loss to West Indies Women in their most recent outing.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: SA-W vs SCO-W

• Date and Time: October 9: 10:00 am GMT / 02:00 pm local/ 03:30 pm IST
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium provides a balanced contest between batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers enjoy significant swing in the early overs, with the movement of the new ball playing a key? role. This phase is often crucial for the bowling side, as seamers can take advantage of both swing and bounce.

As the ball begins t??o lose its shine and the early overs fade, the conditions gradually tilt in Favor of the batters. With the pitch offering less assistance to the bowlers, batters find it easier to play their shots more freely as th??e game advances.

SA-W vs SCO-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Sarah Bryce
• Batters: Laura Wolvaardt, Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Priyanaz Chatterji
• All-rounders: Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Kathryn Bryce
• Bowlers: Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Rachel Slater

Also WATCH: Nadine de Kler???k’s stunning caught and bowled dismissal of Alice Capsey in Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

SA-W vs SCO-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Kathryn Bryce (vc)
• Choice 2: Sarah Bryce (c), Marizanne Kapp (vc)

SA-W vs SCO-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Sask??ia Horl?ey, Nadine de Klerk, Abtaha Maqsood, Sune Luus

SA-W vs SCO-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 9, 2024, 10:00 am GMT):

Squads:

Scotland Women: Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bry?ce (wk), Lorna Jack-Brown, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Abtaha Maqsood,?? Saskia Horley, Chloe Abel, Priyanaz Chatterji, Megan McColl, Darcey Carter, Ailsa Lister, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Katherine Fraser, Olivia Bell.

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Sune Luus, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonk??ululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayanda Hlubi, Seshnie Naidu, Mieke de Ridder

Also WATCH: Nat Sciver-Brunt’s brilliant footwork results in bizarre run-out of?? Sune Luus in Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

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In an exhilarating match during the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, the West Indies Women triumphed over Scotland Women, claiming victory by six wickets in the eighth match of the tournament. The encounter, held on October 6th at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, showcased moments of brilliance and tense excitement, notably during Scotland’s innings where a critical run-out of Lorna Jack shift??ed the momentum in favor of the Ca??ribbean team.

A critical mix-up between Lorna Jack and Darcey Carter

A pivotal moment in Scotland’s innings occurred in the 16th over when a miscommunication between Jack and Darcey Carter led to Jack being run out. Qiana Joseph delivered a ball that Jack cut to backward point, prompting a run. However, as Carter initially responded but then hesitated, Jack found herself stranded mid-pitch, unable to return safely and got run out by Stafanie Taylor. This unfortunate mix-up not only ended Jack’s innings at 11 runs off 11 balls, but it also compounded Scotland’s struggles as they lost vital momentum towards the end of their innings.

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Chinelle Henry shines as Player of the Match

Batting first, Scotland managed to post a total of 99 runs after losing eight wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was characterized by a lack of substantial contributions from the batters, as none managed to surpass the 30-run mark. The West Indies bowling attack, spearheaded by Afy Fletcher, proved formidable. Fletcher claimed three crucial wickets in her four-over spell, severely limiting Scotland’s scoring opportunities.

In reply, the Caribbean made light work of the modest target set by Scotland, easily chasing down 101 runs in their 12th over while losing o??nly four wickets. Qiana emerged as the standout performer for the West Indies in the second innings, scoring an impressive 31 runs off 18 balls, including three boundaries and a six. Her aggressive batting, coupled with steady contributions from her teammates, ensured a comfortable victory for the Caribbean side.

Chinelle Henry was named Player of the Match for her all-round performance. Although she took only one wicket in her four-over spell, she demonstrated exceptional control by conceding just 10 runs, achieving an outstanding economy rate of 2.50. In the second innings, Henry further contributed to her team’s success by scoring a vital 18 runs, remaining not out as the West Indies crossed the finish line.

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West Indies secured a comfortable 6-wicket victory over Scotland in Match 8 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Scotland won the toss and opted to bat first ?but struggled to find momentum, finishing with a ?modest total of 99/8 in their 20 overs.

West Indies’ bowlers restrict Scotland batters to score freely

Scotland’s top-order batters failed to capitalize on their starts, with opener Saskia Horley managing only 11 runs off 9 balls before being dismissed by Chinelle Henry. Wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Bryce (2 off 7) was also dismissed cheaply, leaving Kathryn Bryce (25 off 31) and Ailsa Lister (26 off 33) to rebuild the innings. However, with limited boundaries and a slow run rate, Scotland struggled to accelerate. Lower-order contributions from Darcey Carter (14 off 15) and Lorna Jack (11 off 11) pushed the total close to 100, but the team couldn’t find the explosive finish they needed.

West Indies�?bowle?rs were exceptional throughout the innings. Afy Fletcher was the standout performer, taking 3 wickets for 22 runs in her 4 overs, stifling Scotland’s batters with her accurate leg-spin. Chinelle Henry (1/10) and H??ayley Matthews (1/21) also kept things tight, while Karishma Ramharack chipped in with a wicket and bowled economically, conceding just 24 runs in her 4 overs.

Also WATCH: Richa Ghosh takes a sublime one-handed catch to dismiss Fatima Sana in Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

Early hiccups for West Indies in the run-chase

Chasing 100 for victory, West Indies got off to a shaky ??start as captain Hayley Matthews struggled to get going, scoring just 8 off 19 balls before being dismissed by Priyanaz Chatterji. Stafanie Taylor (4 off 3) followed soon after, but Qiana Joseph steadied the ship with an aggressive 31 off 18, smashing 3 fours and 1 six.

The momentum shifted fully in West Indies�?favor when Deandra Dottin played a blistering cameo, scoring 28 not out off 15, including 2 sixes, while Chinelle Henry continued her all-round brillia??nce, contributing a rapid 18 not out off 10 with 2 fours and a six.

Despite a couple of hiccups, West Indies comfortably reached 101/4 in 11.4 overs, sealing the win with 50 balls to spare. Olivia Bell provided a bright spot for Scotland, taking 2 wickets for 18 runs, but it wasn’t enough to stop the West Indies juggernaut.

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With this victory, West Indies continued their strong form in the tournament, and Chinelle Henry was righ??tfully awarded the Player of the Match for her all-ar??ound performance.

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In a remarkable display of skill and athleticism, Bangladesh’s Fahima Khatun shone brightly during her team’s inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match against Scotland in Sharjah on Thursday (October 3). Khatun’s exceptional fielding prowess was highlighted when she executed a breathtaking catch to dismiss Darcey Carter, leaving an indelible mark on the tournament.

A turning point in Scotland’s innings

The defining moment unfolded in the 15th over of Scotland’s innings. After Priyanaz Chatterji�?/strong>s unfortunate runout, Carter entered the fray, joining Sarah Bryce at the crease. The pair looked to build a solid partnership; however, Ritu Moni had other plans. After starting her third over with a dot ball, Moni delivered a well-placed good-length ball around the off stump. Under pressure from the increasing run rate, Carter attempted a risky aerial shot to break the shackles, lofting the ball toward the boundary. This is where Khatun’s brilliance came to the fore, as she positioned herself perfectly near the long-on boundary, ready to pounce.